AI Video
Fiverr is launching a dedicated AI video production hub, aiming to democratize filmmaking by connecting creators with AI-powered tools and talent that challenge traditional Hollywood production models.
AI Video
A new paper introduces script-to-slide grounding for automatic instructional video generation, linking script sentences to slide objects so systems can produce more structured, context-aware educational videos.
synthetic media
AI companies are partnering with improv actors to capture authentic human emotional expressions for training next-generation synthetic media systems capable of realistic emotional performance.
deepfake detection
Modern deepfakes are harder to spot than ever. Here are the key visual artifacts, audio glitches, and behavioral cues that reveal synthetic media in 2026.
Netflix
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking company, signaling a major shift in how streaming giants approach synthetic media and AI-assisted content production.
AI Video
The Department of Homeland Security is now using AI video generation tools from Google and Adobe, marking significant government adoption of synthetic media technology.
Synthesia
AI avatar startup Synthesia hits $4 billion valuation with secondary share sale, allowing employees to cash out as synthetic video market matures.
Diffusion Models
Researchers propose coarse-grained Kullback-Leibler control for diffusion models, enabling more efficient guidance without full distribution knowledge. The method could improve AI image and video generation quality.
AI Video
Major studios embraced AI tools for film and TV production in 2025, but the creative and commercial outcomes remain questionable as the industry grapples with synthetic media integration.
ByteDance
TikTok parent ByteDance commits $23 billion to AI infrastructure in 2026, signaling massive expansion of generative AI capabilities that could reshape video synthesis and content creation.
deepfake detection
Google launches new detection technology to identify AI-altered videos as deepfake concerns grow. The tool aims to help users verify video authenticity amid rising synthetic media threats.
deepfakes
Synthetic video falsely depicting severe hailstorm in Israel circulates online, highlighting ongoing challenges in detecting AI-generated weather misinformation and the need for robust content authentication systems.